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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

T291 BCCMOT history

T291 BCC is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 27 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 174,354 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jul 2027
Mileage
174,354 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
12,849 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T291 BCC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
27 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T291 BCC was last recorded at 174,354 miles on 21 Jul 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,346 miles · 16 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
12,849 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 174,354 miles
  • 2025 – 162,911 miles
  • 2024 – 153,721 miles
  • 2023 – 146,496 miles
  • 2022 – 139,337 miles
  • 2021 – 128,437 miles
  • 2020 – 118,076 miles
  • 2019 – 106,638 miles
  • 2018 – 94,605 miles
  • 2017 – 76,054 miles
  • 2016 – 50,159 miles
  • 2015 – 31,635 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,354 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • UNDER TRAY FITTED

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber dust cover split/adrift

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Wheel rim damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Wheel rim damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

18 tests since 12 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,354 miles (+8)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    174,354 miles
    Test number
    918784744563
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail174,346 miles (+11,435)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,346 miles
    Test number
    788875275599
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass162,911 miles (+9,190)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2026
    Odometer
    162,911 miles
    Test number
    758746900051
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAY FITTED

  4. Pass153,721 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    153,721 miles
    Test number
    290562974105
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  5. Fail153,721 miles (+7,225)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,721 miles
    Test number
    733338316553
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  6. Pass146,496 miles (+7,159)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    146,496 miles
    Test number
    196172006220
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  7. Pass139,337 miles (+10,900)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2023
    Odometer
    139,337 miles
    Test number
    485577270494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass128,437 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    128,437 miles
    Test number
    592404226970
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Fail128,437 miles (+10,361)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,437 miles
    Test number
    661569226061
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass118,076 miles (+11,438)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    118,076 miles
    Test number
    628635045029
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass106,638 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    106,638 miles
    Test number
    245643364788
    • AdvisoryFront Rims damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber gaiter split/adrift
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail106,638 miles (+12,033)4 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,638 miles
    Test number
    178011598088
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Rims damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber gaiter split/adrift
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass94,605 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    94,605 miles
    Test number
    553263308124
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber dust cover split/adrift
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel rim damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel rim damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel rim damaged

  14. Fail94,604 miles (+18,550)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,604 miles
    Test number
    418970036756
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber dust cover split/adrift
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel rim damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel rim damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel rim damaged

  15. Pass76,054 miles (+25,895)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    76,054 miles
    Test number
    864439161868
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass50,159 miles (+348)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    50,159 miles
    Test number
    167428211912
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Fail49,811 miles (+18,176)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,811 miles
    Test number
    295198576431
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass31,635 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    31,635 miles
    Test number
    186473865189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T291 BCC

Does T291 BCC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T291 BCC is valid until 20 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T291 BCC?
The MOT on T291 BCC is valid until 20 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T291 BCC done?
T291 BCC was recorded at 174,354 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2026, an average of 12,849 miles a year.
Has T291 BCC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T291 BCC has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T291 BCC ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T291 BCC find?
T291 BCC passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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